research Hair Follicle Biology and Topical Minoxidil: Possible Mechanisms of Action
Minoxidil stimulates hair growth by increasing hair thickness and prolonging growth phase.
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research A New Locus for Hereditary Hypotrichosis Simplex Maps to Chromosome 13q12.12-12.3 in a Chinese Family
A new genetic area linked to a rare hair loss condition was found on chromosome 13 in a Chinese family.
research Pericardial, Pleural Effusion and Anasarca: A Rare Complication of Low-Dose Oral Minoxidil for Hair Loss
A woman developed swelling in her body after taking low-dose oral minoxidil for hair loss, but it resolved after stopping the medication.
research Adverse Reactions to Enemas
Enemas can cause septicemia in elderly men with prostate infections.
research Phenotypic Variability Associated with WNT10A Nonsense Mutations
WNT10A mutations cause varied symptoms in patients with odonto-onycho-dermal dysplasia.
research Hair Diameter in Female Baldness
Women with thinning hair have thinner hair strands than women without hair loss.
research Enlarging Alopecic Patch in an African American Woman with Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia: A Case of Concomitant Tinea Incognito
Accurate diagnosis is crucial for effective treatment of hair loss.
research Sequence And Structure Based Assessment Of Non-Synonymous SNPs In Hypertrichosis Universalis
Two specific SNPs in the TRPS1 gene cause excessive hair growth by altering the protein's structure.
research Human Scalp Hair Follicles Are Both a Target and a Source of Prolactin, Which Serves as an Autocrine and/or Paracrine Promoter of Apoptosis-Driven Hair Follicle Regression
Prolactin contributes to hair loss by promoting hair follicle shrinkage and cell death.
research Atypical Progeroid Syndrome Due to Heterozygous Missense LMNA Mutations
The research found that Atypical Progeroid Syndrome has unique symptoms and is not caused by the buildup of a certain mutant protein.
research Netherton's Syndrome: A Syndrome of Elevated IgE and Characteristic Skin and Hair Findings
Netherton's syndrome is linked to high IgE levels and unique skin and hair symptoms, and may improve with ammonium lactate lotion and allergy management.
research Concomitant Occurrence of Acneiform Eruption, Alopecia Areata, and Urticaria During Adalimumab Treatment in a Patient With Pustulosis Palmoplantaris: Case Report and Literature Review
A patient with PPP had rare skin reactions to adalimumab, which improved after stopping smoking and continuing acitretin.
research What's New in Cicatricial Alopecia?
New treatments and early diagnosis methods for permanent hair loss due to scar tissue are important for managing its psychological effects.
research Secukinumab-Induced Alopecia Areata Successfully Treated with Tofacitinib in a Patient with Palmoplantar Pustulosis
Tofacitinib improved hair loss and skin symptoms in a patient after secukinumab caused hair loss.
research The Hair Eclipse Phenomenon: Sharpening the Focus on the Hair Cycle Chronobiology
Hair growth and shedding are linked and can be disrupted, causing a delay known as the hair eclipse phenomenon, which is common in certain hair conditions and could lead to new treatments.
research Postmarketing Surveillance of New Antiepileptic Drugs: The Tribulations of Trials
Monitoring new epilepsy drugs after they're sold is crucial to find rare and long-term side effects that initial tests might miss.
research Oral Minoxidil 7.5 mg for Hair Loss Increases Heart Rate with No Change in Blood Pressure in 24-Hour Holter and 24-Hour Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring
Oral minoxidil 7.5 mg for hair loss increases heart rate but not blood pressure.
research Full-House Nephropathy in Antinuclear Antibody-Negative Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: A Case Report
ANA-negative lupus nephritis can be diagnosed and treated effectively with a comprehensive approach.
research Albendazole-Induced Anagen Effluvium
A woman experienced rapid hair loss after taking albendazole, but it started to improve when she stopped the medication.
research Relationship Between Helicobacter Pylori Infection and Vitiligo: A Prospective Study
People with vitiligo may have a higher rate of Helicobacter pylori infection, but the infection's severity doesn't affect how severe the vitiligo is.
research Psoriasis Treatment in Difficult Locations: Scalp, Nails, and Intertriginous Areas
Treating psoriasis on the scalp, nails, and skin folds is challenging, often requiring systemic treatments for severe cases, with some success in topical and biologic treatments.
research Follicular Mucinosis Associated with Pregnancy
Pregnancy can trigger follicular mucinosis, which may resolve after delivery.
research An Overview of Incidence and Mechanisms Promoting Weight Gain as an Adverse Effect of Oral Minoxidil Therapy for Androgenetic Alopecia
Oral minoxidil for hair loss can cause weight gain due to fluid retention.
research Association Between Nodular Melanoma Depth and Area-Based Socioeconomic Status, Healthcare Access, and Preventive Services Use in the United States
Melanoma thickness at diagnosis is linked to access to dermatologists and preventive services, not to socioeconomic status.
research Efficacy of Topical Minoxidil in Enhancing Beard Growth in Transgender Individuals Assigned Female at Birth on Gender Affirming Hormone Therapy
Topical minoxidil helps transgender individuals assigned female at birth grow more facial hair.
research Omeprazole-Induced Hypertrichosis in Two Children
Two children grew extra hair from taking omeprazole, which went away after they stopped the medication.
research Baricitinib as a Treatment for Myasthenia Gravis: A Case Report
Baricitinib successfully treated myasthenia gravis and alopecia in a patient.
research Intracranial Hypertension Secondary to Low Doses of Vitamin A
Long-term low-dose Vitamin A intake may cause increased brain pressure.
research Effect of Camouflaging Agents on Psychological Well-Being: A Cross-Sectional Survey of Hair Loss Patients
Camouflaging agents like hair fibers and wigs significantly improve appearance and self-esteem for most hair loss patients.
research Hypertrichosis of the Pinnae in a Patient Using Panitumumab
Panitumumab can cause excessive ear hair growth.